notfub Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 Wondering if anyone has bothered replacing their crusty W Brace with an after market alternative such as this.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ULTRA-RACING-4-Point-Rear-Lower-Bar-Brace-Nissan-FAIRLADY-Z33-350z-RL4-1259-/271410271144?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f315013a8 While my existing W Brace could probably be refurbed with a wire brush and hammerite, it's definitely not in pristine condition. It may be easier for me just to swap it with the Ultra Racing alternative and gain some potential benefits by doing so. Anyone bothered to replace their W Brace for anything other than a new Nissan part? Thanks Quote
Desey Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 i was thinking of doing this because half of mine fell in my face and eyes when i tried to remove it...... dont think an aftermarket one will do anything extra than save weight though Quote
andybp Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 was thinking about this myself as mines hit 1 too many speed bumps but dont like the look of the one on ebay looks pretty weak to me Quote
notfub Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 was thinking about this myself as mines hit 1 too many speed bumps but dont like the look of the one on ebay looks pretty weak to me I'm not overly convinced with the Ultra Racing replacement's quality either plus it looks smaller. I wonder if Clarke/Tarmac etc would consider a group buy on these, got to be plenty of Zed's out there with W braces in really bad condition by now. Quote
Daryl Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Yeah mine has a large piece bent down after it clipped a kerb and now grinds on anything low, which always turns heads for the wrong reason. If there were a bunch of used but refurbished ones going cheap id get one. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Here's a new one that we supplied and fitted a few weeks ago... Quote
Daryl Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Trouble is, new ones are around the £200 mark, if not please drop me a PM. Quote
GT4 Zed Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 was thinking about this myself as mines hit 1 too many speed bumps but dont like the look of the one on ebay looks pretty weak to me I'm not overly convinced with the Ultra Racing replacement's quality either plus it looks smaller. I wonder if Clarke/Tarmac etc would consider a group buy on these, got to be plenty of Zed's out there with W braces in really bad condition by now. Ultra racing have a solid reputation in Oz so I wouldn't be hasty to diss the engineering. That brace only ties the 2 sides of the chassis together to stop flex in the horizontal plane its only as thick it needs to be. The actual OEM brace is not thicker it just looks wider because of the flat section which is probably designed to help smoothen air flow. Quote
notfub Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 Here's a new one that we supplied and fitted a few weeks ago... Also guessing the price is north of £200? Quote
BulletMagnet Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Tarmac already does the GT-Spec bracing items 1 Quote
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